Key Competitive Attractions
Cosmetic Valley is the world’s leading perfume and cosmetics manufacturing network. It is the largest business cluster in France, with 47, 000 jobs, 550 companies, 200 research laboratories and 6 universities. Manufacturing 200 million bottles of beauty products a year, Cosmetic Valley makes 70% of national production. It is in Cosmetic Valley that brands such as Dior, L’Oreal, Guerlain, Nina Ricci, Paco Rabanne, Yves Saint Laurent and Chanel produce their cosmetics and beauty ranges.
Cosmetic Valley key statistics:
- €11 billion in turnover
- 41 research projects worth €75 million
- 136 training institutes
- 7, 680 scientists





